I.G. Burton and Company, Inc., a fifth generation, family-owned and operated car business, purchased the Lewes Automall in August. Burton also has a location in Seaford
In its first 30 days of operation at the Lewes location, Burton decided to make a donation to Beebe Healthcare’s Cardiac and Vascular Services. Burton has other locations in Milford and Seaford.
Charlie Burton, the owner of I.G. Burton and member of the Beebe Medical Foundation Board, said, “Beebe has been the heart of this community for over 100 years and we wanted to make a gift that will truly help and save lives.”
He cited Beebe Healthcare’s plans to add a hybrid operating room, the first in Sussex County, at the Lewes campus, where cardiac and vascular procedures and surgeries will be performed. Burton will also contribute to funding the expansion of the existing cardiac electrophysiology and catheterization labs there where procedures are performed. These new operating and procedure rooms are part of Beebe’s upcoming expansion project.
“Our company believes in contributing to the community we serve and our gift towards this new capital expansion project will hopefully encourage other local businesses and individuals to join us today in giving to Beebe so it can continue to provide quality healthcare for all our families,” Burton added.
Judy Aliquo, president and CEO of Beebe Medical Foundation, explained, “This tremendous gift from I. G Burton towards this important capital project is a powerful investment in our local nonprofit community healthcare system. Philanthropy has always been an integral part of Beebe’s growth through the years. Our long-term and growing partnership with i.g. Burton will strengthen our services to those who work, live and visit Sussex County. Charlie Burton has been actively participating on our Board as we look forward to this first phase of our capital expansion projects.”
